Diaspora Groceries Cares: Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation Comedy Fundraiser

Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation

A Comedy + Community Fundraiser Benefiting Diaspora Groceries Cares

Keep the Table Going. Join Diaspora Groceries Cares for Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation, an evening of comedy, spoken word, music, and community celebrating the people, businesses, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who keep our tables—and our communities—going.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Doors Open: 3:00 PM

Show Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Maverick's Social Enterprises

4225 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008

COMEDY HEADLINERS

Get ready to laugh with an incredible lineup of comedians:

Steven E. Kimbrough

Kareem Mathews

Sherwin Arae

Brian Kiley

An Evening of Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation

Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, Founder and Creator of Diaspora Groceries, this special evening brings together comedy, music, spoken word, and community in support of the continued work of Diaspora Groceries and the Diaspora Groceries Collective. The evening will feature:

•Comedy headliners

•Music and performance

•Spoken Word

•Community Comedy

•Diaspora Groceries Showcase

•DJ TWINN / Karaoke fun

•Community connection and celebration

•If time permits, an open mic for audience members to shine

DIASPORA GROCERIES SHOWCASE

The evening will also spotlight the creativity and voices within our own community:

Love Richea J — Spoken Word

Ani D — “Let It Roll”

Marva — “Sweet Thang”

Ember — Comedy

Quandarius — Comedy

Glenetta P— Comedy

WHY WE’RE GATHERING

Diaspora Groceries is part of a growing movement focused on food access, wellness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and community wealth building.

Through the Diaspora Groceries Cares, we support entrepreneurs and community members through programming, technical assistance, business development, education, scholarships, connections, and opportunities to grow.

Your ticket helps us Keep the Table Going.

TICKETS

General Admission — $35

Come celebrate, laugh, connect, and support the work.

VIP — $60

VIP guests will receive an elevated experience, including access to the VIP area and food provided by Fish Bone.

Space is limited.

COME FOR THE LAUGHS.

STAY FOR THE PURPOSE.

This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community, culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and collective possibility.

Come laugh. Come listen. Come Connect.

Come give. Come help us Keep the Table Going. Follow Diaspora Groceries.

Follow Diaspora Groceries on social media, share the event, tag Diaspora Groceries, and invite someone who should be in the room.

People Over Profits.

Diaspora Groceries Cares.

Wellness. Entrepreneurship. Financial Literacy. Community Wealth.